People
What role does workplace design play in burnout prevention?
From small daily stressors to lack of appropriate spaces, poorly design open-plan spaces aren’t just disruptive to work in – they can also be contributing to the workforces high rate of burnout.
Signal File: why do workers have to leave to be seen?
From ghosted candidates to stalled careers and changing priorities, this week’s signals explore the gap between what workers need and what they experience
Design for civility: how to stop your colleagues behaving badly
In a challenging and uncertain world, ill will is spilling over into the workplace. A neuroscientist advises on the design decisions that can help ease the tension
Why remote workers will come under fresh scrutiny this autumn
As the return to office has dominated the agenda, home working has quietly slipped down the list. This autumn, a potent mix of politics, policy and AI could push it back to the top
The long frontier: designing workplaces for every stage in life
Inclusive workplace design should recognise that needs aren’t static, they evolve with time; creating adaptable environments that support wellbeing, comfort and accessibility across a longer working lifecycle
Price of perfection: the return of network-based recruitment economy
As AI-generated resumes make it harder for employers to separate genuine talent from polished prompts, the age-old job referral is making its comeback, offering something AI cannot: trusted human endorsement
Signal File: what’s the cost of future employment?
From a stalling jobs market to an overlooked older workforce, this week's signals show the people are taking their careers in their own hands
Has the psychological contract with the workforce weakened?
To mark WORKTECH Academy’s tenth anniversary, this column looks at persistent themes over the past decade such as a worsening relationship between employers and employees
